How is the Novel H1N1 flu different from the seasonal flu?
So far, the symptoms of H1N1 flu are about the same as seasonal flu. High fever, cough, headache, fatigue, and body aches. There may be slightly more diarrhea with the Novel H1N1 flu. “Seasonal,” or typical flu, kills 36,000 Americans every year, so it can cause serious illness. H1N1 flu is a new flu strain that the population does not have immunity to. It seems to be hitting younger people (children, teens, and young adults) more than the seasonal flu. It also has the potential to cause serious illness.
